Monthly Archives: January 2011

TRENTON — State Sen. President Stephen M. Sweeney will file a bill to advance his pension reform proposal today, his office said, which would make him the first to offer a legislative version to revamp a system that faces $53.8 … Continue reading →

Remember the last lengthy interruption of your cable service? You could be watching an installment of Wrestlemania for free because of it, if a bill proposed by state Sen. Linda R. Greenstein becomes law. The Middlesex County Democrat’s bill, S-2478, … Continue reading →

A state appeals court today upheld the results of the state Department of Health & Senior Services’ inquiry into the actions of two Jersey City animal control activists, but not before ripping the state’s handling of the case and saying … Continue reading →

A unanimous state Supreme Court decided today that a former political aide cannot sue for defamation over campaign flyers that refer to a past criminal conviction that was later expunged from the record. The case is out of Hudson County. … Continue reading →

TRENTON — A bill designed to protect students from the impact of the cardiovascular disease that cut short the life of an Edison youth has been approved by a Senate panel. The bill (SR-75/AR-84), passed by the Senate Education Committee … Continue reading →

Gov. Chris Christie is contemplating signing a bill authorizing exchange wagering on results of horse races, and industry officials expect the governor to make an announcement later today. The bill received its final legislative approval Dec. 13. Exchange wagering is … Continue reading →

Message & Media, the New Brunswick political consulting firm that has been involved with many of the top Democratic campaigns in New Jersey for more than a decade, today announced a joint venture with a D.C.-based firm. 4C Partners, which … Continue reading →

Family members of soldiers killed in the line of duty will be eligible for a special “Gold Star Family” license plate under a new law signed by Gov. Chris Christie Monday morning. Christie signed the bill during a ceremony at … Continue reading →

The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that it plans to release local-level population counts for New Jersey and three other states late next week. New Jersey — along with Louisiana, Mississippi and Virginia — are first in line for 2010 … Continue reading →

With much less fanfare than the overhaul Republicans made this week to their delegation on the all-important Assembly Budget Committee, the Democrats have played their own game of musical chairs this week. As of Monday, Jan. 24th … Assm. Bonnie … Continue reading →

While there’s been a wave of more than 100 people Gov. Chris Christie has nominated to state jobs or unpaid boards a second time, hoping they’ll actually get considered by the Senate this year, there’s a smaller list of 14 … Continue reading →

About the Authors

Bob JordanBob Jordan has covered state, county and muncipal governments for the past 10 years. He has also covered the gaming industry and has been a sports team beat writer for NHL, NBA and major league baseball teams.E-mail Bob

John SchoonejongenJohn Schoonejongen is state editor for Gannett New Jersey newspapers. He has reported and edited at New Jersey newspapers from Salem County to Passaic County, writing about everything from state politics to lost pigs on the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Born in Camden County, he still speaks with a southern New Jersey accent, much to his wife's annoyance.E-mail John

Michael SymonsMichael Symons has covered seven governors while working in Gannett's Statehouse Bureau -- a stint which actually only stretches back to 2000, but the door revolves quickly in New Jersey politics. He's co-author of the biography "Chris Christie: The Inside Story of His Rise to Power."E-mail Michael